I do walk a bit to get to my stands. Should I completely change socks at the base of my tree before going up? I worry about deer smelling my feet for the few minutes it takes to change socks. I would, of course, store socks in a plastic bag during the hunt. Any other advice?

Hi Patriot. Short answer: Yes. That is exactly what I do. In fact, on long walks, I pack everything in a big daypack and walk to my stand while wearing long underwear and a fleece layer, and one pair of liners. I stop about 100 yards from the stand and get completely undressed and then dress in my hunting clothing. This makes for a chilly few minutes! I also carry a small hand towel to wipe off excess sweat from my feet. Managing Editor Jacob Edson and I used this routine while filming a hunt here for in WI last fall when the daytime high was 5 degrees. If you walk slowly enough, you can prevent the moisture buildup, but you will still sweat no matter how you do it. I do not worry about the scent factor too much. We do spray ourselves down (boots and pant legs) before continuing to the stand. I adopted this strategy in about 1996 and it has drastically increased the time I can spend on stand in cold temps.

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pass on the pricey UA buy a set of silk LJ's from sportsman guide for the early season and then a midweight fleece from cabelas and finally a expedition weight fleece also from cabelas..Dans sock advice was spot on.with the 3 weights your ready for any condtion and when its really really cold you can layer the weights[;)]

"Go afield with a good attitude, with respect for the wildlife you hunt and for the forest and fields in which you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person." - Fred Bear

I am with buckhunter21 on this one. I refuse to pay the $$ for UA. I have a pair of light weight Nike dry fit and heavy weight dry fit for less than one pair of UA. Works as good if not better than my old UA that was given to me as a gift.

Also, on the same note. Do we REALLY need camo underwear? The only time mine is exposed is usually not a time that I am expecting to see game anyway. Or at least I hope not anyway. "Hold that pose Mr. Buck, while I zip up..."